Wreck and rescue notes amid wide range of items
News and comment items cover the City of Rio de Janeiro wreck and a coast guard inquiry, political snippets from Toledo and Chicago, a Klondike return, Senate moves on Charleston expo funds, a Lake Erie tragedy, and other brief notes including De Wet, military retirements, and a spring street fair plan in Lewistown with the Tri State Legislature session upcoming.
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Elltasre
Coast Guardsman
Fort Point
McKinley Begins Second Term Inauguration Amid Civic Splendor
Washington March 4 The United States greets a new four year term as William McKinley takes the oath as president and Theodore Roosevelt becomes vice president. A grand parade, decorated streets, and formal ceremonies unfold from White House to Capitol with officials in full dress and military display. The inaugural platform witnesses the oath administered by Chief Justice Fuller and a packed crowd amid rain.
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William McKinley
United States
Washington
Joe Willan McWinley
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
President McKinery
Pennsylvania Avenue
White Horse
White House
Hanna
Meline
Cannon
Cortelyou
Aduncal Dewey
Gen. Miles
Tate
Pennsylva
Nin Avenue
Cabinn
Capitol
Mrr
McKinley
Senate
House
Army
Congress
Ati P.m
Roosevelt
Melville Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Four children of Os Green die of pneumonia near Nashville pike
Over three weeks four children of Os Green, a Black resident near the Bauguss place on the Nashville pike, died from pneumonia. One died earlier, two died last Wednesday within hours of each other and were buried together, the fourth was buried Friday. Several other family members are ill with the disease and more deaths may follow.
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Os Green
Bauguss Place
Nashville Pike
Chief Justice of Samoa Praises Perusia Catarrh Cure
A colonial era letter from a Cuban postmaster in Porto Rico endorses Peruma as the best catarrh remedy. The testimonial claims Perma cures catarrh by targeting mucous membranes and boosting circulation, urging readers to obtain the free catarrh book from the Perusa Medicine Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
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Samoa
Macias
Porto
Porto Rico
Perrus
Peruma
Pertus Medicine Co
Columbes, O
War Revenue Reduction Bill Conferees Reach Agreement
Washington March 1 The senate and house conferees on the war revenue reduction bill announce a compromise across the bill with numerous rate changes. Tobacco and cigarette taxes, bank and stock transfer rules, transportation and telegraph charges, and numerous repeals or retentions shape the final measure to take effect July first.
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Washipgton
Senate
House
Heer
House Acton
Confederate Veterans Elect Officers and Delegates
The list from Leonidine Polk Bivouae No 5 and Wallan Henry Troundaly Camp No 4 shows officers elected for ensuing years with ranks from Commander to Vidette and Chaplain, plus Credentials Committee members and delegates to the Memphis reunion on May 28 20 and 30. Newly elected members include W C Aydelott J N Meroney and PB S Thurman.
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Leonidine Polk
W. Harrison
J. H. Wilkes
Sergeon
Wf. Tyler
John H. Thomas
la. Jones
Sargeant
W.J. Whitthorne
Wilson Trousdale
R. Covey
A.D Bryant
Polk’ Godwin
Miss Leigh Whitthorne
Sponsit
Miesta Fannie Gros
Daisy Towler
M. Berglingen
K. G. Harris
J. T. Williamson
Sime Lata
John L. Jones
Memphis
J. C. Hickman
J.J
B.S. Thomas
P. H. {Raig
Nea
W. J. Gordon
J K. Wii
GC. Grows
A. Smith
T. KE
Qamivon
W.S. Soak
F. K. Bates
W. B Harrison
J. 2
Williamson
W. J. Whitthorne
J. N. Alexander
W. C. Aydelott
J. N. Meroney
Thurman
Confederate Soldiers to Discuss Damages for Lost Horses
A public meeting is called at the Court House in Columbia Tennessee on Monday March 11 at 10 o'clock a.m. The session invites all Confederate soldiers who lost horses and equipment after surrender and includes heirs or relatives of those who have died. Key signatories urge timely action on behalf of injured veterans.
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Court House
Columbia
Tenn
J Ls
Joxas
FP. J
Tyler
N. G. Vockreny
McCanperss
Jok H
Fessenn
Rural Free Delivery planned for Seventh District routes
Copereeoan L. P. Padgett reports from Washington on talks with the U S Post Office Superintendent about establishing Rural Free Delivery across the district. He expects 30 to 35 routes serving about 70 roads, promising efficient rural mail delivery and plans to push the program district wide.
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Copereeoan L. P. Padgett
Washington
P. O. Department
7Th Congressional District
Serious knife attack leads to arrests after cabin fight
A serious cutting affray occurred Thursday last on South Embargo street when Leonard Bangs and Armistead Bradshaw argued over a woman. Bangs slashed Bradshaw with a knife, inflicting a deep scalp wound and other injuries. Bradshaw remains serious but is expected to recover. Bangs was arrested and a State's warrant issued. Bradshaw also arrested. Bangs previously killed Walter Thomas over a year ago, claimed accidental in that incident.
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South Embargo Street
Leonard Bangs
Armistead Bradshaw
Bange
Bradshaw
Bangs
Butts
Voas
Bethel House
Sheriff Hight
Banns
Walter Thomas
Fire in Rose Hill Stirs Nearby Cemetery Risk
A Thursday brush fire near Rose Hill cemetery threatened monuments on the N and Co railroad right of way. A workman on the cemetery grounds spotted smoke and prevented greater damage as crews responded. Authorities were notified about a malfunctioning engine in the area and nearby sparks reportedly sparked the blaze.
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Coe
St of the
Cemewen
Arn Ee
Hang Jury Repols in Granberg v Long Circuit Court
Circuit Court reports a hung jury in the Granberg versus Long case. Two damages suits proceed: one for 850,000 by John Poxall against A J Brown and wife, and another for 80,140 by George W Stallings as administrator of J Stallings against Hartford Life Insurance Company. Jury split, four for complainant, eight for defendant. Grand jury convened. Ballanfant v Moore still on trial.
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John Poxall
Mess, Dinning & Dinning
A. J. Brown
George W. Stallings
B. H. Hatebrr
J. C. Stallings
Hannah Granberg
Ciney Long
Holding
Ballanfant
Mistrial declared in Underwood Cunningham libel suit
In Nashville federal court the jury discharged without agreement in the Underwood Cunningham libel case. The suit, rooted in a Confederate Veteran publication edited by Sumner A Cunningham, seeks $50,000 damages and involves the Methodist Publishing House for press work. Jury favored $10,000 damages and split on joint liability of the publisher.
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Alding
Fire destroys Hampshire residence of Sam Akin
Fire swept the Hampshire home of Mr. Sam Akin Tuesday morning around nine o clock destroying the house and part of its contents. The smoke house burned as well and the blaze likely started from a chimney spark in the very dry wood. Akin had previously insured but let his policy lapse last July and not renewed.
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Sam Akin
Hampshire
Akin
Servants' House Burned on Judge Woodward Farm
A servants' house on Judge John Woodward's Mt Pingnant Pike farm burned Sunday but the main residence was not damaged.
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John Woodward
Mt Pingnant Pike
Hale Bound Over After Theft Charge
The case against C. C. Hale arrested last week for stealing 8600 from the deceased Mrs. Martha Hardison was called last Friday in B Guests court but deferred due to circuit court in session. Hale was bound over in compliance with Supreme Court ruling, and he posted a $1,000 bond for release.
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C. C. Hale
Martha Hardison
Seasion
Supreme Court
Twice a Murderer in Tennessee and Texas Case
Muroth 2 Sheriff J W Rains of Montagus county Texas pursues Jet Hooper a convicted killer now at Brushy Mountain mines Hooper fled Texas after the killing pursued to Tennessee where he killed a court official in Cheatham county and received a penitentiary sentence His term ends Tuesday and Sheriff Hurt plans to return him to Elaine for transfer back to Montague County for further proceedings
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Nashville
J. W. Rains
Montagus County
Texas
Jet Hooper
Brushy Mountain
Hooper
Oates
Montague County
Conti
Tennessee
Courie
Cheatham County
Elaine
McKinley declines Memphis visit during Confederate reunion
President McKinley informed the Memphis delegation that he cannot visit the city during the Confederate reunion due to a planned Pacific Coast trip. He promised a future visit. A gunboat and a battery of Napoleon cannon may be sent to Memphis.
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